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Question 2

Instructions: Each group of extended matching questions consists of lettered options followed by a list of numbered problems/questions. For each numbered problem/question select the one lettered option that is most closely answers the question. You can use the lettered options once, more than once, or not at all.

Theme: Birth defects

Options:

  1. Association
  2. Deformation
  3. Disruption
  4. Dysplasia
  5. Malformation
  6. Sequence
  7. Syndrome

Each of the children described has one or more birth defects. Select the most appropriate classification for each child from the available options.

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Scenario 1

 
This child has achondroplasia or hypochondroplasia (Page 172). This is caused by a generalised abnormality of bone growth and development, i.e. an example of a dysplasia. See Page 180.Incorrect. See Page 180.Your answer has been saved.
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Scenario 2

 
These twins have deformations caused by intra-uterine crowding. Page 180.Incorrect. See Page 180.Your answer has been saved.
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Scenario 3

 
This baby has renal agenesis which has resulted in severe oligohydramnios. This in turn has led to pulmonary hypoplasia and early death in the neonatal period. This cascade of events represents a sequence. Page 180.Incorrect. See Page 180.Your answer has been saved.
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Scenario 4

 
This child has a straightforward malformation. Page 180.Incorrect. See Page 180.Your answer has been saved.
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Scenario 5

 
This child has a combination of abnormalities consistent with the diagnosis of a syndrome. This particular pattern suggests a diagnosis of the DiGeorge/Shprintzen syndrome. Pages 65 and 180.Incorrect. See Pages 65 and 180.Your answer has been saved.
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